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Church Army, CMS Conference to Explore Mission, Culture and Church
Church Army and Church Mission Society will help Christians better understand the connection between mission, culture and the church at a major conference later this month.
Ted Haggard Begins Spiritual Rehabilitation Process
Following US evangelical leader Ted Haggard's recent confession of "sexual immorality", the disgraced pastor has agreed to a rehabilitation process that could last three to five years.
Micah Challenge Calls on World Leaders to Account for MDGs Progress
A major campaign calling world leaders to account on the progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals is planned for 2007. 'Blow the Whistle' will mark the halfway point and draw attention to the lack of sufficient progress in fulfilling the commitments made by world leaders in 2000 with the aim of halving poverty by 2015.
World Vision Launches Educational Resource for Primary School Children
World Vision has recently launched its latest school resource - the 'Lost Raindrops' - which is a set of short fairytale stories aimed at Primary school children but with a much deeper meaning...
Norman Kember Hesitates to Testify Against Captors
Former British hostage Norman Kember is unsure as to whether he will testify against his suspected captors who have now been arrested. The Christian peace activist has been asked by police to give evidence against the people accused of holding him and three others captive in Iraq for 118 days before his release in March this year.
Church Leaders Defend Christ in Christmas
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have spoken up for the Christian Christmas in the introduction of a new report which criticises the spread of secular winterval festivities.
Hackney Church to Host International Women's Conference
The annual Kingsway International Christian Centre's women's conference will gather more than 4,000 women this month in Hackney, East London, for the Winning Women 2006.
Evangelicals Continue Fight to Protect Children from Gambling Temptations
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Professor Mark Griffiths' warning that slot machines of whatever sized stake can be addictive and that vulnerable children should not be allowed to use them.
Tearfund Welcomes New Climate Change Report
Christian development agency Tearfund has welcomed the findings of a new climate change report which warns that the failure of governments to act now will jeopardise millions of lives.
Faithworks Awards Ceremony Celebrates Contribution of Christians
Faithworks has celebrated the unique contribution of faith-based projects to local communities across Britain at its Awards Ceremony 2006 at the Houses of Parliament yesterday evening.
Life Criticises Royal College Suggestion of Euthanasia for Disabled Babies
Pro-life organisation Life has reacted with dismay to the suggestion by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists that active and intentional euthanasia may be a valid option for some disabled newborns.
Trial Opens on Christian Schoolgirl Beheadings
The trial of the first of three suspects charged with the beheading of three Indonesian Christian schoolgirls in Indonesia has opened Wednesday in Jakarta.
Trial Opens on Christian Schoolgirl Beheadings
Three men went on trial in Indonesia Wednesday charged with the beheading of three Christian schoolgirls in October 2005. The trial takes place as tensions between Muslims and Christians in the country continue to simmer.
Church of England Disappointed by Christ-free Christmas Stamps
The Church of England has sent a message of disappointment to the Royal Mail as it released its set of Christmas stamps for 2006 which neglect to feature Christ-related images in favour of festive fun.
Life Criticises Royal College Suggestion of Euthanasia for Disabled Babies
Pro-life organisation Life has joined in the chorus of condemnation surrounding the suggestion from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists that infanticide may be an option for some disabled babies.